Faroe Islands Mulafossur Waterfall

About this spectacle

Mulafossur waterfall on the island of Vágar plunges dramatically off a sheer cliff edge directly into the Atlantic Ocean far below, with the village of Gásadalur perched improbably on the plateau above. Visitors stand at the cliff rim and watch white ribbons of water freefall into churning sea spray, framed by steep basalt walls and open ocean horizons. On windy days — frequent in the Faeroes — the water is blown sideways or even upward before it reaches the sea, creating an otherworldly spectacle. Low-lying Atlantic mist rolls through the valley, and the surrounding moorland glows in shades of green and amber depending on the season. The rugged drama of ocean, cliff, and falling water concentrated in a single viewpoint makes this one of the most photographed scenes in the North Atlantic.

When to go

Jan — Dec, peak May — Aug

Getting there

Nearest airport: FAE. Nearest city: Tórshavn.

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